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JBL Quantum Stream Talk Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connection type:USBTransducer type:electret condenserMax SPL:110 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48, 96 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

JBL Quantum Stream Talk Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

75%

6.5

Technical score

25%

7.4

User score

▼Worse than 64% of microphones
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

20%

6.0

Audio Performance

20%

7.8

Recording

16%

1.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.3

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

5.6

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

4.1

Accessories

▼Worse than 60% of microphones
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on 140 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 93% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone JBL Quantum Stream Talk

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

20%

6.0

Audio Performance

20%

7.8

Recording

16%

1.0

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.3

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

5.6

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

4.1

Accessories

6.5
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on 140 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Popularity:
JBL Quantum Stream Talk has a popularity score of 5.2 points, which is lower than 56.8% of microphones.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
electret condenser
Diaphragm size
6 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-47 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-c
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
▲ Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
▲ Better than 37% of models
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Supported bit depths
16, 24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 96 kHz which is higher than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 24% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
▲ Better than 42% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 24 bit which is higher than that of 42.1% of microphones and equal to that of 56.7% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
?
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
▼ Worse than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 1, which is lower than that of 24.6% of microphones and equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
no
Cardioid pattern
no
▼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone does not support a cardioid pickup pattern. 91.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 26.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
▼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
▲ Better than 32% of models
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
▲ Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
2
Volume control levels
2
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 2 which is higher than that of 84.9% of microphones and equal to that of 14.1% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
yes
Flat DSP mode
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This microphone supports a flat DSP mode. 25.1% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
3
DSP presets
3
▲ Better than 87% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 3 DSP presets, which is more than 86.5% of microphones and equal to 5.2% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
▲ Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
▲ Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
185 mm
Height
185 mm
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 185 mm tall, which is shorter than 49.7% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
100 mm
Width
100 mm
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 100 mm wide, which is wider than 84.6% of microphones and equal in width to 2.1% of microphones.
Thickness
105 mm
Thickness
105 mm
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 105 mm thick, which is thicker than 86.8% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Assembled product depth.
Weight
146 g
Weight
146 g
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 146 g, which is lighter than 97.6% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; cable
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
▼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.8 m which is shorter than that of 66.3% of microphones and equal to that of 15% of microphones.
Android compatibility
no
Android compatibility
no
▼ Worse than 66% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Android. 66.3% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 39% of models
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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JBL Quantum Stream Talk vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • 3 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    3
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (3 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • 73.6% lighter
    Weight
    146 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (146 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    146 g vs 553 g
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2024 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2024 vs 2020
  • 2x cheaper
    JBL Quantum Stream Talk is cheaper than the average microphone (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 2x cheaper
    JBL Quantum Stream Talk is cheaper than the average microphone (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • 3 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    3
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (3 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 73.6% lighter
    Weight
    146 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (146 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    146 g vs 553 g
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2024 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2024 vs 2020
  • 8,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    12,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (12000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    12,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • No cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • 11 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    110 dB SPL
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 49 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    105 mm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (105 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    Assembled product depth.
    105 mm vs 56 mm
  • 7.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JBL Quantum Stream Talk
    the average microphone
    JBL Quantum Stream Talk has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.45 vs 8.027).
    7.45 vs 8.03
  • 7.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    JBL Quantum Stream Talk
    the average microphone
    JBL Quantum Stream Talk has a lower user score than the average microphone (7.45 vs 8.027).
    7.45 vs 8.03
  • 8,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    12,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (12000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    12,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 11 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    110 dB SPL
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 21 mW lower headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    23 mW
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a lower headphone output power than the average microphone (23 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    Per channel RMS At 32 ohms.
    23 mW vs 44 mW
  • No cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • 49 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    105 mm
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (105 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    Assembled product depth.
    105 mm vs 56 mm
  • 44 mm wider body
    Width
    100 mm
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (100 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    100 mm vs 56 mm
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.8 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.8 m vs 2 m
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 140 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about JBL Quantum Stream Talk

  • Clear LED indicator ring that changes color to show status (e.g., red for mute, green for active)
  • Effective background noise suppression due to its focused supercardioid pickup pattern
  • Compact and sleek desktop design that takes up minimal space
  • High-quality, durable braided USB-C cable included in the box
  • Robust companion software (JBL QuantumEngine) for EQ and gain customization
  • Excellent value for the price, especially for entry-level streaming and remote work

What we don't like about JBL Quantum Stream Talk

  • Audio quality may sound sharp or jagged out of the box without software tweaking
  • Fixed-height stand with no native option for boom arm mounting
  • Low maximum volume if not positioned very close (within a few inches) to the mouth
  • Lightweight plastic construction may feel less premium compared to heavier metal mics
  • Gain knob lacks a visual scale or physical indicator for current levels
  • Software compatibility is primarily focused on Windows, with limited support for macOS

Verdict

The JBL Quantum Stream Talk is a budget-friendly USB condenser microphone designed for single-voice streaming and gaming, featuring a 6mm electret capsule with a super-cardioid pickup pattern to minimize background noise. Technically, it offers high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit recording, a frequency response of 50Hz to 12kHz, and a maximum SPL of 110dB. Main pros include its intuitive multifunctional control knob for gain and volume, a convenient one-press mute button with a red LED indicator, and deep customization via the JBL QuantumENGINE software for EQ and noise reduction. However, notable cons include an all-plastic lightweight build that lacks a standard mounting thread for boom arms, a short fixed stand that requires close proximity for optimal volume, and recording quality that often requires software tweaking to sound professional.

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